Red lip stain or ‘smudge’- oh how I miss lippy!

[LilyLolo81]

I miss lipstick so much, it just made me look so much more awake and pulled together. Can anyone recommend a red lip stain or ‘smudge’ type thing that would survive my mask being on and off all day (I can go quite long periods where it’s off). I’ve tried tinted lip balms but they last two seconds before they’re all over my chin :(

It's fairly old school but ye olde faithful Benetint by Benefit is good - a nice classic red with a bit of pink in it and nice on the cheeks too.

Maybelline Superstay Matt Ink. Lasts all day. Will survive anything.

Fab! Thank you, I’ll have a wee look online at both options. I’m just so fed up of looking washed out!

Yeah I like benetint too, the only thing that (weirdly) doesn't dry my lips out.

Benetint people - where do you buy it?

Benetint.

Usually buy it in Boots but in lockdown would probably get it from Lookfantastic instead.

I am WFH so mask only on for short periods, but always wear red lipstick. I find matte and liquid lipsticks are fine even for eg a hair appointment.

Another vote for Benetint here.

Sorry to completely hijack but I’d you were a red lippie (or any lipstick!) newbie, how would you about finding one? I’m mixed race, very sallow skinned, dark hair blah blah.

@AlohaMolly

Sorry to completely hijack but I’d you were a red lippie (or any lipstick!) newbie, how would you about finding one? I’m mixed race, very sallow skinned, dark hair blah blah.

Mac and maybelline have a virtual try on tool. I have wasted too much time trying on all the shades

Ere Perez Beetroot Lip and Cheek Tint in Joy.

It’s a similar idea to Benetint but it’s a proper red. It’s cruelty free.

There is another colour, called Fun, which is a bright pink.

Just ordered Benetint from Boots. Was ordering anyway, so added it on. Thanks for the tip

@AlohaMolly MAC ruby woo might really suit you - you could get a mini MAC first to try it out

@AlohaMolly the MAC virtual trying on thing is great fun. You can select colours to suit your skin tone.

I'm not sure about Ruby Woo, though, as it's a blue toned red. It might not work on sallow skins as they tend to be yellow toned. I'm blonde and fair skinned and was very surprised to find it suits me, but my skin has a cool tone to it. But it might surprise you and look fabulous.

@VanillaSheHer thanks for this - have been looking for a cruelty free alternative to benetint. Can’t believe people still use these brands. Also on the hunt for a decent concealer if you have any recommendations?? I find the glossier generation G lipstick is more of a stain with good staying power, they call it a ‘sheer matt’.

@lou573 I use Pacifia magical multi-pencil as a concealer as it’s the best match for me I’ve found but it only comes in one shade. Ilia True Skin Serum is good and comes in more colours.

100% pure also fo a lip stain that’s cruelty free. It’s more of a raspberry colour, it was too cool toned for me.

I tried the glossier generation G lipstick but found it a bit waxy for me, more of a stain + gloss girl. Kosas Lip Oil Gloss is one I’m liking just now.